Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science

Entry criteria

To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Requirements for either general admission, special admission/discretionary admission, or any additional Programme specific requirements
• English language requirements
• Access to a computer and internet access

Whakaurunga Whānui | General Admission
To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme’s commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form**), and meet the following requirements:

• A recognised Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline* with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; OR
• A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor degree or equivalent.

*Relevant discipline may include Science Degree, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Zoology, Ecology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Sustainability management etc. If you have a degree in a slightly different discipline, you must provide evidence of relevant work history.

Whakaurunga Motuhake | Special Admission
Applicants must have:

• Attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the course is to commence; AND
• Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification.
• Evidence as per below should be included in the application:
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing details of any work experience, previous study, and/or other relevant activities.
  • Academic transcripts of tertiary-level qualifications achieved by the applicant.
  • Evidence of English language competency where English is not a first language.
• Provide a Statement of Purpose (500–1000 words) outlining your academic background, relevant experiences, research interests, and motivations for applying for this programme.
  • A minimum of 3 years work experience in related field. Evidence includes work contract/s.
  • Two written work references.